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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Shanks are small floating drones employed by the [[Fallen]] as scouts, fire support or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Standard shanks are only equipped with a weak Arc-based weapon and are rather fragile in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.<ref name="2013 E3 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk&list=HL1371050939&feature=mh_lolz E3 2013 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref> Although, during [[Nightfall]] Strikes and certain [[Public Event]]s, Shanks can have a Solar shield making them more difficult to dispatch. | Shanks are small floating drones employed by the [[Fallen]] as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Standard shanks are only equipped with a weak, rapid-fire, Arc-based weapon, and are rather fragile, in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.<ref name="2013 E3 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk&list=HL1371050939&feature=mh_lolz E3 2013 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref> Although, during [[Nightfall]] Strikes and certain [[Public Event]]s, Shanks can have a Solar shield, making them more difficult to dispatch. | ||
Individually they are little more than a nuisance, but they are often found in swarms or as part of a larger group of [[Fallen]] which makes them considerably more dangerous. They can also be spawned during battles with [[Fallen]] [[Arsenal Walker|Walkers]].<ref name=E3 Demo BTS>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Building-the-Destiny-E3-Reveal/en-us/News/News?aid=10838 '''Bungie.net''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal'']</ref> | Individually, they are little more than a nuisance, but they are often found in swarms, or as part of a larger group of [[Fallen]], which makes them considerably more dangerous. They can also be spawned during battles with [[Fallen]] [[Arsenal Walker|Walkers]].<ref name=E3 Demo BTS>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Building-the-Destiny-E3-Reveal/en-us/News/News?aid=10838 '''Bungie.net''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal'']</ref> | ||
In addition to the standard Shanks, some Fallen Houses also employ different varieties which possess different characteristics. For example, the [[House of Wolves]] utilize [[Repeater Shank]]s, which act as fire support, [[Exploder Shank]]s, which act as a kamikaze unit, and [[Tracer Shank]]s, which act as snipers. | In addition to the standard Shanks, some Fallen Houses also employ different varieties which possess different characteristics. For example, the [[House of Wolves]] utilize [[Repeater Shank]]s, which act as fire support, [[Exploder Shank]]s, which act as a kamikaze unit, and [[Tracer Shank]]s, which act as snipers. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Barring [[Dreg|Dregs]] and [[Servitor|Servitors]], Shanks are the only enemy type to not get a [[Taken]] version. | ||
*[[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks. | *[[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks. | ||
*The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife. | *The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife. | ||
